Spacecraft Controller

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast-moving global company with a family feel? A job where you could have an impact?

We are looking for a Spacecraft Controller to work on-site for our client at ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) in the city of Matera, Italy.

You will join the Operations Engineering Service in the frame of an exciting Satellite constellation project, managed from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) site. The service will cover:

- Support for Operations Preparation.
- Support for Operations Validation.
- Execution of Operations from Launch and Early Orbit phase to Commissioning phase.
- Execution of Operations during the routine phase (currently still optional).

**About the location**:

- This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”)._
- Questa posizione e’ aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99._

**Tasks and Activities**:
The scope of work will include:

- Contributing to operations procedures execution during launch and commissioning phase.
- Executing the Spacecraft operations procedures.
- Supporting the Spacecraft Operations Manager in case of occurring anomalies.
- Handling of TC and TM flows.
- Satellite resources monitoring.
- Supporting Ground Segment teams for anomaly management.
- S-band and X-band management.
- Working on 24/7 shifts as part of an important team, rotating to ensure the best and most secure support to the constellation.

**Skills and Experience**:
The following skills and experience are mandatory:

- University degree (or equivalent qualification) in a Space, Aerospace or Aeronautics engineering field
- Direct experience on mission operations contexts
- Knowledge of Ground Subsystems and Mission Control Systems
- Good level of written and spoken English

**Why should you apply?**:

- You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
- **We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge.** This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.